Through his many works, Verdi reflected, and even shaped, the struggle for Italian unification known as Il Risorgimento: the Resurgence. Italy’s fragmentation had deep roots in its past.

In "The Leopard," Don Fabrizio is this loving father and Prince of Sicily who faces heartbreaking obstacles. He cares for his ...

Italy's unification wasn't a single date, but a period of several decades during which multiple revolts, reforms, and wars took place. The unification or Risorgimento (literally 'resurgence') period ...